Laser cut sushi rolls

As if sushi wasn't cute enough already- those little squares with bright colors smushed between a blanket of rice paired with the tiny soy sauce dishes and mini saki pitchers with chop sticks. Now look! A punch of laser-cut cherry blossoms, water drops and tortoise shell carved right into the Nori. As part of an effort to boost sales following the 2011 tsunami, I&S BBDO, a japanese ad agency, created intricate laser-cut designs for their client, Umino Seaweed. The designers, conveying a classic brand heritage and positive hope for the future, created patterns that signify happiness and long-life-right into the Nori! 

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1. i spy koi 2. Georgia 3. Owen (4 mos) & I on St. Patty's day 4. Sleepy baby 5. Woodland cemetery     6. Grandma Jane & I. 7. Great magnet 8. Shamrock 9. Ray

sunday funday

1. Rayne, Georgia, & Canyon 2. this is why Goodwill is amazing; $2.99 for a black Hobo purse. Classic. 3. Stoppin by to have lunch w/ Grandpa. 4. Destiny. I think my feet will live in these. 5. Rayne turns 5. With Buzz. 6. Quick stand-in for Maggie.

just a lil somethin

it snowed

ballin on a budget

girls

"Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves, and of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys, they'd just walk around naked at all times." -Betsy Johnson

"If there is ever a tomorrow where we're not together.. there is something you must remember. You are braver than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, if we're apart I'll always be with you." -Pooh

"I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles." -Audrey Hepburn

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." -Ghandi

Snow day

Every birthday/holiday I am constantly racking my brain for the most unique gift ideas because quite frankly, my parents have everything. Judging by my mother's reaction to the photos my brother and I had gotten done for a Christmas present a few years ago I figured that idea was a home run.

This year I scored a living social deal with a local photographer and got us a photo shoot. We were talking on our way to the shoot and came to the conclusion that it had been roughly 10 years since we've been photographed together! 

ikonix studio

Holidays

It didn't feel a bit like Christmas this year. 45+ degrees, not a cloud in the sky, and no snow in sight I spent the day in Waterloo Iowa with my family. Its been fun watching my cousins grow up.. they're so damn adorable. I am excited about the new year approaching: I turn 27! 

Watercolor

Since I discovered Inslee I have been in love with watercolor. Trying to teach myself how to perfect my 5th grade/junior year in college watercoloring experience she is my go-to for inspiration. Her blog is simply stunning. She studied studio arts/ art history at the Art Institute in Chicago and her love for illustration has turned into a lucrative note card/yearly calender business.

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Im baaaaack!

I moved 3 weeks ago, landed a new job 4 weeks ago, and haven't even had time to transfer my internet service, mail, or finished unpacking! So, needless to say I haven't even had time (nor means) to update my poor blog I have neglected so much this month. It is so much fun to catch up on all my favorite blogs (listed on the right margin) and get re-inspired.

Check this out:

American artist/sculptor, Herb Williams from Nashville TN, has a sweet outdoor installation on display in Lubbock Texas. Internationally known, he focuses his art on identifying objects that society perceives to associate with one role, and reintroduces them into different subtexts.  Ranging in height from 3 to 5 feet, Unwanted visitor: Portrait of wildfire is being shown at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. The five free standing, three-dimensional sculptures-which are meant to emulate fires and flames-reminiscent of a wildfire, are created to raise awareness of fires in an area that has been severely affected by drought. Each of the pieces are created from Crayola crayons. Melting and changing shape in the unpredictable outdoor conditions, each piece will continue to be altered by blowing wind and dry conditions such as those that affect the intensity and duration of a real wildfire. 

The colorful crayons provide a striking contrast to the dry, blown landscape and are reminiscent of an actual wildfire and its destructive aftermath *via

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String Art

 

Characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form abstract geometric patterns or representational designs, string art plastered wallpapered walls in the 60's and 70's. I need to learn how to do this! 


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Hank

*my friend Kate's pup.